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as in cuddling
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love
it's traditional for couples to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmastime
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as in brushing
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface
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Recent Examples of kissing
Puck reported that the staffer accused Murray of straddling her near a prop bed on set and kissing her on the mouth through the face masks that both were wearing under COVID-19 protocols.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Ansari had about three-quarters of Being Mortal in the can when a female production assistant accused Murray of climbing on top of her in a bed and kissing her through their COVID masks.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Moretz and Harrison were first romantically linked in December 2018 after they were seen kissing on a date.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The second installment picks up after the complicated ending of Season 1, which saw Jackie leave Silver Falls for New York City after kissing Cole Walter — her boyfriend’s brother — after Alex had drunkenly confessed his love for her.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The post included several shots from their trip, including multiple pictures of him and Kaylor kissing at sunset.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Two pictures of the couple snuggling up and kissing on a beach follow, and the post ends with a video sonogram.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
There are even actual kissing scenes sprinkled in the season (albeit very, very minimal ones) and heartbreak that comes with some growing pains between the daters.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Some followed him around campus making kissing noises.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Ansari had about three-quarters of Being Mortal in the can when a female production assistant accused Murray of climbing on top of her in a bed and kissing her through their COVID masks.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Moretz and Harrison were first romantically linked in December 2018 after they were seen kissing on a date.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The second installment picks up after the complicated ending of Season 1, which saw Jackie leave Silver Falls for New York City after kissing Cole Walter — her boyfriend’s brother — after Alex had drunkenly confessed his love for her.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The post included several shots from their trip, including multiple pictures of him and Kaylor kissing at sunset.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Two pictures of the couple snuggling up and kissing on a beach follow, and the post ends with a video sonogram.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
There are even actual kissing scenes sprinkled in the season (albeit very, very minimal ones) and heartbreak that comes with some growing pains between the daters.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Some followed him around campus making kissing noises.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissing
Verb
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In July, an AI company CEO and HR executive were forced to resign after being filmed cuddling on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts; both were married to other people.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Girl smiling and relaxing while cuddling sleeping dog.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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To help avoid tonsil stones, maintain your oral hygiene by brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist regularly.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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Later, Teegan and Ethan reacted to the rumor, brushing it off and calling out Veronica for her behavior.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In photos of the pair smooching at midnight, fans quickly recognized the iconic architecture, namely the gold, arching ceilings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rafael Nadal was famous for pulling at his shorts, tucking his hair behind his ears, and touching his nose, for example, while Serena Williams was known to bounce her ball a specific number of times (five on the first serve, and two on the second).—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
5 Sep. 2025
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And also as an only child that's touching to see them together.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When Frankie finally returned home, Beau couldn't contain his joy, jumping for joy and hugging his best friend.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Layered on top of this is the Northern Sea Route, a shipping lane hugging the Russian coast in the Arctic that connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, chops down transit times and helps Moscow transport hydrocarbons to key markets, including in Asia.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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The eat-in chef’s kitchen is fully up to date with elaborate stone carvings fitted into arched windows, while the nearby den’s more intimate size is perfect for snuggling up with a book or watching TV.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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The rest of the photos featured snapshots from Sims' summer vacation with her family, including a photo of her with her husband and three kids, photos of them playing on the beach and one of her snuggling with her daughter while on the sand.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Kissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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